Exam 59: Nursing Management: Chronic Neurologic Problems

A 42-year-old patient who was adopted at birth is diagnosed with early Huntington's disease (HD). When teaching the patient, spouse, and children about this disorder, the nurse will provide information about the

A patient with Parkinson's disease is admitted to the hospital for treatment of an acute infection. Which nursing interventions will be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is seen in the health clinic with symptoms of a stooped posture, shuffling gait, and pill rolling-type tremor. The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about

A patient has a tonic-clonic seizure while the nurse is in the patient's room. During the seizure, it is important for the nurse to

A patient who has been taking bromocriptine (Parlodel) and benztropine (Cogentin) for Parkinson's disease is experiencing a worsening of symptoms. The nurse will anticipate that patient may benefit from

A hospitalized patient with myasthenia gravis (MG) has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to impaired swallowing. To promote nutrition, the nurse suggests that before meals the patient should avoid

A hospitalized patient complains of a moderate bilateral headache that radiates from the base of the skull. Which of the following medications ordered on a PRN basis for the patient should the nurse administer initially?

The health care provider is considering the use of sumatriptan (Imitrex) for a patient with migraine headaches. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?

A patient has a new prescription for levodopa (L-dopa) to control symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Which assessment data obtained by the nurse may indicate a need for a decrease in the dose?

A patient seen at the health clinic with a severe migraine headache tells the nurse about having four similar headaches in the last 3 months. The patient says, "I am afraid to make social plans because I never know when I will have these headaches." The most appropriate nursing action at this time is to

A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) has a nursing diagnosis of urinary retention related to sensorimotor deficits. An appropriate nursing intervention for this problem is to

When teaching the patient with newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS) about the disease, the nurse explains that

A patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is hospitalized with pneumonia. Which nursing action will be included in the plan of care?

When planning care for a patient with MS who has a nursing diagnosis of risk for activity intolerance related to extremity weakness secondary to stress, the most appropriate patient goal is

A 28-year-old woman has had multiple sclerosis (MS) for 3 years and wants to have children before her disease worsens. When she asks about the risks associated with pregnancy, the nurse explains that

When preparing to admit a patient who has been treated for status epilepticus in the emergency department, which equipment should the nurse have available in the room? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse witnesses a patient with a seizure disorder as the patient suddenly jerks the arms and legs, falls to the floor, and regains consciousness immediately. It will be most important for the nurse to

The health care provider prescribes phenytoin (Dilantin) for control of complex partial seizures. After the nurse has taught the patient about phenytoin, which patient statement indicates understanding of the medication?

A patient found in a tonic-clonic seizure reports afterward that the seizure was preceded by numbness and tingling of the arm. The nurse knows that this finding indicates a(n) _____ seizure.

When obtaining a health history and physical assessment for a patient with possible multiple sclerosis (MS), the nurse should